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Dishonoured by Philosophers: Upamana in Indian Epistemology

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The volume is a study of the importance of upamana (knowledge by analogy) in Indian epistemology. The two stalwart schools of Nyaya and Mimamsa admit the relevance of upamana but differ with regard to many things including the object of knowledge by upamana. This book explores the way Naiyayikas and the Mimamsakas differ on some major points with reference to upamana — in their very definition of upamana, for instance. The focus is on the Nyaya position on upamana and the usefulness of upamana as stressed by the Naiyayikas. The analytic study by the dialectical method explains the classical Nyaya view of upamana of Gautama and his followers and then the classical Mimamsa views. It considers the views of Naiyayikas Jayanta Bhatta and Udayanacarya to show how much the Naiyayikas were logical in accepting a particular view on upamana. It gives the views of some other schools including the Bauddha and Vaiseshika schools against upamana as such and against Nyaya and Mimamsa views of upamana in particular. Throughout, a number of philosophical scholars and their original texts spread over many centuries are examined. The book will interest scholars and students of Indian philosophy.

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ISBN 13	9788124605202
Book Language	English
Binding	Hardcover
Total Pages	255
Edition	1st
Release Year	2009
Publisher	D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Author	Uma Chattopadhyay
GAIN	QVRQ16DAJ0I
Category	Indian Knowledge System Philosophy
Weight	550.00 g
Dimension	14.00 x 22.00 x 1.80

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Product Details

ISBN 13	9788124605202
Book Language	English
Binding	Hardcover
Total Pages	255
Edition	1st
Release Year	2009
Publisher	D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Author	Uma Chattopadhyay
GAIN	QVRQ16DAJ0I
Category	Indian Knowledge System Philosophy
Weight	550.00 g
Dimension	14.00 x 22.00 x 1.80